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Image of the Texas A&M University Orchestra director and students performing in Fall 2022.
Image of the Texas A&M University Orchestra director and students performing in Fall 2022.
Original photo by Kaitlyn Truong Quach
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Texas A&M University Orchestras’ Final Concert of Fall 2023

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Kaitlyn Truong Quach
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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TAMU chapter.

College Station, Texas, November 25, 2023 – On Sunday, December 3, the University Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestras will have their final concert of the Fall 2023 semester conducted by the newly welcomed Texas A&M Director of Orchestras, Dr. James Van Zandt. 

“The orchestras here at Texas A&M offer a unique and welcoming atmosphere distinct from other universities,” says Dan Selle, who is the concertmaster of the Philharmonic orchestra for the 2023-24 fall semester. 

The concert will occur in Rudder Theatre and begin at 5:30 PM. Concerts are typically 1-2 hours which includes the gap of time to set the stage from the Philharmonic to the Chamber orchestra.

Tickets for Admission are FREE when you show your Texas A&M Student ID at the MSC Box Office and $5.00 for non-student general admission. You can get tickets in advance, or right before the concert, at the MSC Box Office in Rudder Tower and online at the MSC Box Office website. Additionally, there will be a live stream of the performance at http://tx.ag/MUSALive.

The University Orchestras of Texas A&M consists of students from different majors with a shared passion for music. The Philharmonic and Chamber orchestras allow students to pursue their musical interests in addition to academics and other involvements.

“The absence of a music major at A&M allows our orchestras to consist of a diverse blend of students with majors including STEM, Pre-Med, Liberal Arts, and many others. Every member of our orchestra is united by a shared passion for music, fostering a warm and inclusive environment,” expressed Dan.

Selle is a biochemistry major and has been a dedicated violinist in the university orchestra since his freshman year. His involvement with the orchestra has allowed him to sustain his musical skills and find community. 

“Throughout my five semesters in the orchestra, I’ve had the privilege of building meaningful connections with numerous fellow students, all of whom share a love for creating beautiful music. As a result, I look forward to each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, as they provide me with the opportunity to reunite with friends, relax, and create great musical experiences.”

Be entertained by the captivating instrumentals and performances of Texas A&M University’s Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestras on the evening of December 3rd.

My friend Dan performing with the Texas A&M University Orchestra
Original photo by Kaitlyn Truong Quach
Kaitlyn has been a member of the Her Campus TAMU chapter since Fall 2023. Every semester, she looks forward to publishing articles, expressing herself, and working with the PR committee. As a member of the PR committee, she enjoys submitting t-shirt & merch designs, writing press releases, helping organize brand events, and distributing merchandise. Overall, she hopes that her time with Her Campus TAMU will continue to healthily challenge her as a writer and help her grow professionally. She is a proud First-Generation college student and currently a Senior Public Health Major and English Minor. Her major and minor coursework have provided her with various forms of writing experience from poetry to policy briefs. Outside of Her Campus, she works part-time and is a Hullabaloo U peer mentor. Kaitlyn’s hobbies, in addition to writing, are listening to music, collecting CDs, watching movies and shows, reading, journaling, and arts & crafts. She is an introvert and life-long learner who values organization, diligence, optimism, kindness, and thoughtfulness. Some things that make her happy, in addition to her hobbies, include plumeria flowers, delicious food, quality time with friends and family, quiet time to herself, acts of kindness, and long walks.